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In reply to the discussion: MRA's (Mens Rights Activists) are extremely critical of feminism. [View all]davidn3600
(6,342 posts)That amendment would end some privileges that women have... like not having to register for the draft (that was a much bigger issue back when this was being debated. We had just got out of Vietnam.) It would make it illegal for organizations to give grants and scholarships only to women or minorities unless they included white males. Some say the text of the amendment would also end affirmative action. There is also concern it could lead to court rulings that would effect alimony, divorces, and child support. There was no evidence of this, but this is what worried people.
Between these feminists that didnt like it, and then the right wing (who want the patriarchy to continue) it is almost impossible to overcome this block to get this amendment passed.